How Can I Stop Biting My Nails?

A lot of people wonder how they can stop biting their nails. There are a few tricks you can use to stop nail-biting.

Unless you want to go the hypnosis route, which some people swear by, you do have a couple options other than sheer willpower. One is to apply the very disgusting (and therefore, highly successful) ‘Don’t Bite’ product, which you paint onto your nails. It takes so bitter you won’t dare bite them. A new product on the market which doesn't taste any better, but is definitely worth trying is Jessica 'Nibble No More,' a no-nail-biting polish who's secret ingredient is bitter cactus extract ($5 at jessicacosmetics.com).

Another option is to keep your nails painted and the brighter the color the better. An added bonus: Get a professional manicure. If you pay for one, chances are dyou’ll be less likely to destroy it with your teeth.